The Denver Nuggets are having the start to the season they hoped for. At halftime, the Nuggets lead the Utah Jazz, 60-40. Nuggets shooting guard Arron Afflalo leads all scorers with 12 points, while Shelden Williams leads with eight rebounds (six offensive). Carmelo Anthony has put up 10 points and five rebounds. Chauncey Billups has made only one of four field goals, but he has made eight of nine free throws. He has 10 points, five assists, and two steals.
For the Utah Jazz, Paul Millsap leads his team with nine points and is tied with two others for most rebounds (three).